Is W.H.A. Elementary a good school?

W.H.A. Elementary ranks 645 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend W.H.A. Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 388 students attended W.H.A. Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of W.H.A. Elementary?

Students at W.H.A. Elementary are 56% White, 28% American Indian, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of W.H.A. Elementary attend?

Students who attend W.H.A. Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.

W.H.A. Elementary

Summary:

W.H.A. Elementary is a public elementary school in Walker, Minnesota, serving 416 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District.

W.H.A. Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Native American students (27.88%), which is significantly above the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally below state averages in math, reading, and science. While the school ranks relatively well for Native American students, it ranks much lower for White students and Special Education students. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased significantly in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools like Cass Lake-Bena Elementary and Laporte Elementary, W.H.A. Elementary generally performs better academically, particularly in math and reading proficiency rates. However, Nevis Elementary, which is also nearby, significantly outperforms W.H.A. Elementary across all subject areas and grade levels. These comparisons suggest that while W.H.A. Elementary faces some challenges, there are opportunities for improvement, such as targeting interventions and support for specific student subgroups to help close achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484-4000

(218) 547-4261

District: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
645^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,346

Students who attend W.H.A. Elementary usually attend:

High:

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

American Indian:

27.8%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W.H.A. Elementary ranks worse than 73.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), American Indian (27.8%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W.H.A. Elementary is 10.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W.H.A. Elementary is $13,346.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W.H.A. Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks W.H.A. Elementary 645^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See W.H.A. Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Native American students:

White students:

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District 342^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	8.52	647^th	685	5.5%
2006	48.31	482^nd	756	36.2%
2007	39.73	598^th	777	23.0%
2008	49.67	481^st	781	38.4%
2009	42.24	315^th	434	27.4%
2010	30.75	664^th	803	17.3%
2011	26.75	683^rd	814	16.1%
2012	32.83	666^th	820	18.8%
2013	14.80	741^st	824	10.1%
2014	27.27	677^th	826	18.0%
2015	25.54	687^th	840	18.2%
2016	31.00	661^st	848	22.1%
2017	32.80	656^th	853	23.1%
2018	37.08	614^th	847	27.5%
2019	44.90	570^th	870	34.5%
2021	39.78	601^st	869	30.8%
2022	29.01	654^th	858	23.8%
2023	28.71	632^nd	845	25.2%
2024	31.24	645^th	881	26.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	19.02	395^th	463	14.7%
2019	42.62	327^th	515	36.5%
2021	42.11	259^th	417	37.9%
2022	38.45	331^st	500	33.8%
2023	34.40	369^th	524	29.6%
2024	22.61	474^th	572	17.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.57	460^th	728	36.8%
2019	45.19	442^nd	740	40.3%
2021	47.23	387^th	683	43.3%
2022	40.41	417^th	663	37.1%
2023	37.95	517^th	774	33.2%
2024	39.09	520^th	793	34.4%

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Rank History for Female students at W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	31.29	605^th	774	21.8%
2019	38.52	556^th	787	29.4%
2021	42.54	525^th	783	33.0%
2022	29.38	603^rd	799	24.5%
2023	29.20	594^th	787	24.5%
2024	31.51	597^th	809	26.2%

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Rank History for Male students at W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	41.25	541^st	779	30.6%
2019	48.10	480^th	798	39.8%
2021	34.63	581^st	784	25.9%
2022	27.49	631^st	808	21.9%
2023	27.36	616^th	799	22.9%
2024	29.25	627^th	826	24.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.00	16^th	22	27.3%
2019	46.10	13^th	26	50.0%
2021	50.88	9^th	20	55.0%
2022	38.82	15^th	21	28.6%
2023	27.54	29^th	39	25.6%
2024	38.84	27^th	42	35.7%

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Rank History for White students at W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	39.15	494^th	712	30.6%
2019	43.86	456^th	722	36.8%
2021	36.33	513^th	710	27.7%
2022	17.35	670^th	725	7.6%
2023	22.02	625^th	712	12.2%
2024	20.98	644^th	730	11.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for W.H.A. Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	349	349
1993	286	0	1	2	52	n/a	n/a	0	341
1994	295	0	0	2	57	n/a	n/a	0	354
1995	222	0	1	2	70	n/a	n/a	0	295
1996	222	0	1	2	70	n/a	n/a	0	295
1997	241	1	1	3	74	n/a	n/a	0	320
1998	255	0	1	4	66	n/a	n/a	5	331
1999	241	1	1	5	65	n/a	n/a	0	313
2000	232	0	0	2	63	n/a	n/a	0	297
2001	238	0	0	0	52	n/a	n/a	0	290
2002	257	0	2	0	69	n/a	n/a	0	328
2003	257	0	2	0	69	n/a	n/a	0	328
2004	270	1	3	0	66	n/a	n/a	0	340
2005	293	1	3	0	86	n/a	n/a	0	383
2006	296	2	4	0	83	n/a	n/a	0	385
2007	290	5	3	1	80	n/a	n/a	0	379
2008	272	1	2	0	82	n/a	n/a	0	357
2009	312	2	4	4	93	n/a	n/a	0	415
2010	306	0	4	3	103	n/a	n/a	0	416
2011	328	0	3	11	88	0	23	0	453
2012	332	0	2	10	85	0	24	0	453
2013	317	0	2	12	87	0	30	0	448
2014	273	1	1	10	87	0	34	0	406
2015	261	1	0	10	94	0	35	0	401
2016	242	1	1	9	101	0	37	0	391
2017	237	1	2	12	103	0	35	0	390
2018	266	2	1	14	114	0	38	0	435
2019	274	1	1	16	121	0	45	0	458
2020	252	2	2	8	115	0	46	0	425
2021	242	1	2	13	116	0	38	0	412
2022	255	1	1	17	113	1	41	0	429
2023	237	0	1	17	116	1	44	0	416
2024	218	0	4	16	108	1	41	0	388

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W.H.A. Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	349	24.1	14.4	0
1993	341	22.3	15.3	32.3
1994	354	21.3	16.6	33.6
1995	295	21.0	14.0	41.7
1996	295	21.0	14.0	41.7
1997	320	20.8	15.4	40
1998	331	n/a	0.0	37.4
1999	313	27.5	11.4	33.5
2000	297	26.2	11.3	46.1
2001	290	21.0	13.8	43.4
2002	328	24.5	13.4	43.9
2003	328	24.5	13.4	43.9
2004	340	23.8	14.3	48.5
2005	383	26.1	14.7	51.7
2006	385	26.4	14.6	48.8
2007	379	25.4	14.9	46.4
2008	357	20.5	17.4	43.4
2009	415	26.3	15.8	48.4
2010	416	28.6	14.5	50.7
2011	453	27.8	16.2	53.9
2012	453	27.9	16.2	57.4
2013	448	28.5	15.6	55.1
2014	406	31.4	12.8	58.4
2015	401	32.0	12.5	60.1
2016	391	32.0	12.2	59.1
2017	390	32.5	11.9	60
2018	435	36.7	11.8	62.8
2019	458	35.5	12.8	57.2
2020	425	36.0	11.8	57.9
2021	412	36.6	11.2	50.5
2022	429	37.2	11.5	45.5
2023	416	36.2	11.4	66.1
2024	388	37.0	10.4	67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W.H.A. Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	349	24.1	14.4	0
1993	341	22.3	15.3	32.3
1994	354	21.3	16.6	33.6
1995	295	21.0	14.0	41.7
1996	295	21.0	14.0	41.7
1997	320	20.8	15.4	40
1998	331	n/a	0.0	37.4
1999	313	27.5	11.4	33.5
2000	297	26.2	11.3	46.1
2001	290	21.0	13.8	43.4
2002	328	24.5	13.4	43.9
2003	328	24.5	13.4	43.9
2004	340	23.8	14.3	48.5
2005	383	26.1	14.7	51.7
2006	385	26.4	14.6	48.8
2007	379	25.4	14.9	46.4
2008	357	20.5	17.4	43.4
2009	415	26.3	15.8	48.4
2010	416	28.6	14.5	50.7
2011	453	27.8	16.2	53.9
2012	453	27.9	16.2	57.4
2013	448	28.5	15.6	55.1
2014	406	31.4	12.8	58.4
2015	401	32.0	12.5	60.1
2016	391	32.0	12.2	59.1
2017	390	32.5	11.9	60
2018	435	36.7	11.8	62.8
2019	458	35.5	12.8	57.2
2020	425	36.0	11.8	57.9
2021	412	36.6	11.2	50.5
2022	429	37.2	11.5	45.5
2023	416	36.2	11.4	66.1
2024	388	37.0	10.4	67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W.H.A. Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,346

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W.H.A. Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 570^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 632^nd of 845 Elementary schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (W.H.A. Elementary)	59.3	41.8	17.4%
3rd Grade Math (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	59.3	41.8	17.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (W.H.A. Elementary)	50	36.4	13.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	50	36.4	13.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (W.H.A. Elementary)	46	33.3	12.7%
4th Grade Math (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	46	33.3	12.7%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (W.H.A. Elementary)	48	22.9	25.1%
4th Grade Reading (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	48	22.9	25.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (W.H.A. Elementary)	52	19.1	33%
5th Grade Math (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	52	19.1	33%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (W.H.A. Elementary)	66	50.8	15.2%
5th Grade Reading (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	66	50.8	15.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (W.H.A. Elementary)	64	40.6	23.4%
5th Grade Science (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	64	40.6	23.4%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (W.H.A. Elementary)	27.5	21.2	6.4%
6th Grade Math (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	27.5	21.2	6.4%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (W.H.A. Elementary)	60.9	44.2	16.6%
6th Grade Reading (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District)	60.9	44.2	16.6%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	458	416	9.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	121	116	4.1%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	16	17	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	274	237	13.5%
Two or More Races	45	44	2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	66.1%	8.9%

Schools Near W.H.A. Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
W.H.A. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	301 4th St	Walker	56484	Cass County	Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 547-4261	388	37	10.4	67.5%	218 (56.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	4 (1.0%)	108 (27.8%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (10.6%)	31.2	645^th of 881 public elementary schools	26.8%		28.7	632^nd of 845 public elementary schools	25.2%	13	50.9	39.6	9.8	24.2	31.4	37.9	41.5	37.3	53.2	42.9	15.7	15.7	$13,346
Laporte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Main St W	Laporte	56461	Hubbard County	Laporte Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 224-2288	176	17	10.2	68.8%	135 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.5%)	32.6	634^th of 881 public elementary schools	28.0%		24.5	658^th of 845 public elementary schools	22.1%	24	36.8	43.5	40.7		39.8	21.1	39.1	44.4		33.0	46.4	46.4	$13,157
Nevis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	210 Pleasant St W	Nevis	56467	Hubbard County	Nevis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 652-3500	329	23	14.0	56.2%	286 (86.9%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	75.3	198^th of 881 public elementary schools	77.5%		77.1	179^th of 845 public elementary schools	78.8%	19	55.8	63.6	51.1	56.8	56.7	46.5	63.6	70.8	70.3	62.8	68.8	68.8	$10,584
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	15 4th St NW	Cass Lake	56633	Cass County	Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 335-2201	458	46	10.0	86.2%	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	451 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.7	699^th of 881 public elementary schools	20.7%		11.7	745^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.8%	46	36.3	41.2			38.8	24.7	35.3			30.1			$19,545

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